Comments on: How to Write Without Distractions http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/ Unmissable articles on writing. Twice weekly. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:41:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bob http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-10321 Bob Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:57:40 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-10321 I would add to your list that you should learn to write with your eyes closed. I find that it really helps me because I'm not going back to correct typos or to edit what I've done. I can write so much more if I'm less critical of myself while I'm in the writing stage, and even though I spend a lot more time editing, it's better for me in the long run. I would add to your list that you should learn to write with your eyes closed. I find that it really helps me because I’m not going back to correct typos or to edit what I’ve done. I can write so much more if I’m less critical of myself while I’m in the writing stage, and even though I spend a lot more time editing, it’s better for me in the long run.

]]> By: Susie http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-10250 Susie Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:17:52 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-10250 It's so hard to write uninterrupted, lol! I'll turn off the TV now... It’s so hard to write uninterrupted, lol!
I’ll turn off the TV now…

]]> By: Kristjan-Olari Leping http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-10020 Kristjan-Olari Leping Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:22:22 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-10020 I would agree with everything except the duration of the breaks. Of cource it will depend on your concentration abilities, but 15-20 minutes of continous work is too little. Each time you start writing again it will take at least 3-5 minutes to get in to a good flow and achieve maximum efficienty. If you make breaks that often then you will be working a lot of time on low productivity. I would reccomend writing non-stop for about 45 minutes. If you have priously made a clear plan what you should be writing then you can work for so long efficiently and even will not notice how fast the time flies, For example, if I have clear idea what to write about, then I can write 2 blog posts or article during 45 minutes non-stop work. I would agree with everything except the duration of the breaks. Of cource it will depend on your concentration abilities, but 15-20 minutes of continous work is too little. Each time you start writing again it will take at least 3-5 minutes to get in to a good flow and achieve maximum efficienty. If you make breaks that often then you will be working a lot of time on low productivity. I would reccomend writing non-stop for about 45 minutes. If you have priously made a clear plan what you should be writing then you can work for so long efficiently and even will not notice how fast the time flies, For example, if I have clear idea what to write about, then I can write 2 blog posts or article during 45 minutes non-stop work.

]]> By: Filters for Distraction-free Writing | FilterJoe http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-9120 Filters for Distraction-free Writing | FilterJoe Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:10:30 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-9120 [...] Writetodone on How to Write Without Distraction [...] [...] Writetodone on How to Write Without Distraction [...]

]]> By: Online Advertising http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-4019 Online Advertising Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:49 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-4019 This is a collection of very useful tips. Thanks for posting it. This is a collection of very useful tips. Thanks for posting it.

]]> By: asrai http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-2551 asrai Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:34:58 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-2551 Q10 is another program similar to darkroom. It even has the typewriter noises. It also allows you to set a word count total and word count for the day (up to 4 different counts). Q10 is another program similar to darkroom. It even has the typewriter noises. It also allows you to set a word count total and word count for the day (up to 4 different counts).

]]> By: 6 Weeks http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-1663 6 Weeks Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:16:33 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-1663 [...] Let’s say you have a deadline to write 30,000 words in a month and a half - in 6 weeks! Unless you’re Monika and can do this in a week (!), you may need some assistance to focus. I don’t know about you, but I tend to have a lot of applications open at any given time. This can be very distracting when I’m trying to write a new blog post, or work on one of my books. I’ve seen articles on productivity that recommend closing all programs except for your writing program. Leo Babauta suggests doing this in How to Write Without Distractions. [...] [...] Let’s say you have a deadline to write 30,000 words in a month and a half – in 6 weeks! Unless you’re Monika and can do this in a week (!), you may need some assistance to focus. I don’t know about you, but I tend to have a lot of applications open at any given time. This can be very distracting when I’m trying to write a new blog post, or work on one of my books. I’ve seen articles on productivity that recommend closing all programs except for your writing program. Leo Babauta suggests doing this in How to Write Without Distractions. [...]

]]> By: Tom Colvin http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-1353 Tom Colvin Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:57:10 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-1353 Donna, you may wish to take a look at TimeTool. I've tried all kinds of time tracking software, but this one works best for me. I use it just to judge, minute by minute, just how much time is going into several projects that are all clamouring for my attention. I'll be reviewing this software within the month at my blog, which already has a number of reviews regarding time tracking. Donna, you may wish to take a look at TimeTool. I’ve tried all kinds of time tracking software, but this one works best for me. I use it just to judge, minute by minute, just how much time is going into several projects that are all clamouring for my attention. I’ll be reviewing this software within the month at my blog, which already has a number of reviews regarding time tracking.

]]> By: :Donna http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-1350 :Donna Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:12:36 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-1350 Leo, this is my first time on your site, and I can tell I just LOVE it! Quality info here :) Your link (specifically for finding time to write) was in the "write4kids" newsletter. I came in and started browsing! Since distractions are a huge problem in my life, in general, I clicked on this article. I agree, and have known for years, about most of them, which is why I started going to B&N to write. I ended up getting to know most of the people there, so THEY became distractions! lol Anyway, I've never had Writer software other than Word, but that's not on the internet, so it's not an issue :) I never did think of removing the little bit of clutter around 'cause it's not a distraction as much as I just wish I had a bigger working space, and I'll never shut off my phone 'cause I have a son and don't want to be out of touch with anyone in case of emergency, but other than that --- all the kind of suggestions that work, certainly for me! And as far as music --- I discovered over time, that I need some kind of "noise" (not loud) in the background most of the time, though it can't be distracting noise. If I put on the TV, I have to put it on a channel I'd NEVER be distracted by, and keep it relatively low volume. The same for music --- it would have to be something without lyrics, for sure. :Donna Leo, this is my first time on your site, and I can tell I just LOVE it! Quality info here :) Your link (specifically for finding time to write) was in the “write4kids” newsletter. I came in and started browsing!

Since distractions are a huge problem in my life, in general, I clicked on this article. I agree, and have known for years, about most of them, which is why I started going to B&N to write. I ended up getting to know most of the people there, so THEY became distractions! lol

Anyway, I’ve never had Writer software other than Word, but that’s not on the internet, so it’s not an issue :) I never did think of removing the little bit of clutter around ’cause it’s not a distraction as much as I just wish I had a bigger working space, and I’ll never shut off my phone ’cause I have a son and don’t want to be out of touch with anyone in case of emergency, but other than that — all the kind of suggestions that work, certainly for me! And as far as music — I discovered over time, that I need some kind of “noise” (not loud) in the background most of the time, though it can’t be distracting noise. If I put on the TV, I have to put it on a channel I’d NEVER be distracted by, and keep it relatively low volume. The same for music — it would have to be something without lyrics, for sure.
:Donna

]]> By: Hardian Nazief dot Com » Dark Room: Like VI in Windows minus humongous Feature http://writetodone.com/2008/01/09/how-to-write-without-distractions/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 Hardian Nazief dot Com » Dark Room: Like VI in Windows minus humongous Feature Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:04:02 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=3#comment-1195 [...] editor because the simplicity of the interface that the apps offer. I read about the apps before in Write to Done article from Leo Babauta and right now seems to be the right time to try [...] [...] editor because the simplicity of the interface that the apps offer. I read about the apps before in Write to Done article from Leo Babauta and right now seems to be the right time to try [...]

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